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Awards and Recognition

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York Regional Police is honoured to receive acknowledgements from our community, highlighting the hard work and dedication our members and our service as a whole.

Awards

York Regional Police is proud to be named one of the Greater Toronto Top Employers for 2017. How were we selected for this prestigious honour? By presenting our members with a competitive compensation and benefits package, investing in their future and offering a great work-life balance.

Constables Sa Jiang, Ali Lalani, Amaree Watkiss and Mason Zhou were honoured with a 2015 Human Rights Race Relations Gold Medal Award for their outstanding contributions to humanities and public service to the community. The award recognizes those who have made significant long-term contributions to the ethnic press and ethnic communities.

On Friday, September 18, 2015, Chief Eric Jolliffe received the prestigious Officer of the Order of Merit from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. The Officer of the Order of Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility over an extended period, usually at the regional or provincial level.

An outstanding year for United Way donations paved the way for a recognition ceremony on January 22. York Regional Police, in partnership with the Region of York, received the Leadership Giving Spirit Award, the Community Spirit Award and the Campaign Spirit Award. The 2014 campaign raised $445,000 for roughly 30 United Way agencies across York Region, including Victim Services of York Region, Yellow Brick House, York Region Food Network and 360° Kids.

Additional awards

Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run - Top Zone Fundraiser

Recognized YRP for demonstrating the highest level of financial success within their designated Torch Run Zone a calendar year

Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run - Rising Flame Award

Recognized Detective Melanie Moffatt as a new Torch Run organizer

St. John Ambulance Life-saving Award

Awarded to Sergeant Brett Kemp, Constables Josip Sosic and Don Yirenkyi and civilian Daniela Defeo for assisting in the life-saving actions to revive an person without vital signs. And to Constable Matthew Goold for successfully administering CPR and saving the life of an 18-month-old child who was having difficulty breathing.

Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA - Public Heroes

Constable Mina Rahravan was recognized for her outstanding service with exemplary accomplishments in alutrism, dedication and community involvement. And to Constable Dovelin Hawthorne for his dedication to community partnerships

Tri-Services Awards

Call Taker of the Year - Danielle Migueis for her work ethic and dedicationDispatcher of the Year - Leigh Bonnis for her professionalism and dedicationOutstanding Performance of a Platoon - C Platoon for collectively embodying the Values of York Regional PoliceOutstanding Achievement in the Communications Centre - Allison Titleman for her continued dedication and ongoing support and Sherry Warren, for her innovative approach and outside the box thinking

The Harry Jerome Social Engagement Award

Presented to Deputy Chief André Crawford for promoting the social environment and cultural development with a significant impact on the community

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity Award for Service

Awarded to Chief Eric Jolliffe, on behalf of YRP, for an immense effort to engage with diverse communties across York Region

Character Community Foundation of York Region - Character Through the Arts Award

Given to the YRP Youth Band for their willingness, heart, commitment and integrity through volunteering their time and talents to events across the region

MADD Officer of the Year

Presented to Sergeant Karen Hodge for her unwavering commitment to the fight against impaired driving

Community Service Award - York Region Secondary School Vice-Principals' Association

Awarded to Constables Lisa Conlan, Jessica Elliott, Patricia Drummond and Jennifer Meacham in appreciation of the work they do with the students

Diversity Magazine, Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Transformation Institute Community Service Award

Given to Sergeant Paul Chiang for his work bridging gaps between police and community while embracing the multiculturalism of York Region